Rich O'Brien
@blugolds34.bsky.social
Democrat (since '92).
Brewers (Jackson Chourio!), Bucks (especially Giannis Antetokounmpo) and Packers (Jordan > Rodgers).
First marathon (Chicago) @ 64.
I voted for her.
Oh, and American journalism has failed America.
Brewers (Jackson Chourio!), Bucks (especially Giannis Antetokounmpo) and Packers (Jordan > Rodgers).
First marathon (Chicago) @ 64.
I voted for her.
Oh, and American journalism has failed America.
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Pretty disappointing the number of DoJ and FBI employees who seem to be willingly engaged in obstruction of justice.
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Pretty disappointing the number of DoJ and FBI employees who seem to be willingly engaged in obstruction of justice.
@chicagobearsnews.bsky.social looking at aerial views of beautiful downtown Chicago and you want to Indiana???
How embarrassing.
How embarrassing.
December 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
@chicagobearsnews.bsky.social looking at aerial views of beautiful downtown Chicago and you want to Indiana???
How embarrassing.
How embarrassing.
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He's lying. How do we know?
Because they released the Sept 2nd video already!! Just not the part where they illegally killed the survivors. There's nothing "top secret" about the second strike if there wasn't anything top secret about the first one.
Because they released the Sept 2nd video already!! Just not the part where they illegally killed the survivors. There's nothing "top secret" about the second strike if there wasn't anything top secret about the first one.
Hegseth on the second Sept 2 strike: "Of course we're not going to release a top secret full unedited of that to the general public"
December 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
He's lying. How do we know?
Because they released the Sept 2nd video already!! Just not the part where they illegally killed the survivors. There's nothing "top secret" about the second strike if there wasn't anything top secret about the first one.
Because they released the Sept 2nd video already!! Just not the part where they illegally killed the survivors. There's nothing "top secret" about the second strike if there wasn't anything top secret about the first one.
@cbssports.bsky.social I had the Army - Navy game and the you showed Trump at halftime.
Turned it off.
I wonder how many other viewers did the same thing?
Turned it off.
I wonder how many other viewers did the same thing?
December 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
@cbssports.bsky.social I had the Army - Navy game and the you showed Trump at halftime.
Turned it off.
I wonder how many other viewers did the same thing?
Turned it off.
I wonder how many other viewers did the same thing?
@nba.com it's a Thursday night in mid-December and not one of your games is on nationally anywhere? ESPN? NBATV? Prime? Anywhere?
Really?
Really?
December 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
@nba.com it's a Thursday night in mid-December and not one of your games is on nationally anywhere? ESPN? NBATV? Prime? Anywhere?
Really?
Really?
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This is a white supremacist rally. Anyone who attends something like this or still supports the leader of this movement should be unwelcome in your home and shunned from civil society. Period. We’re way past the point where this crap should be tolerated from anyone. Cast them out.
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
This is a white supremacist rally. Anyone who attends something like this or still supports the leader of this movement should be unwelcome in your home and shunned from civil society. Period. We’re way past the point where this crap should be tolerated from anyone. Cast them out.
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Trump’s obsession with me is beyond weird. He needs serious help.
Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead.
He continues to be a national embarrassment.
Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead.
He continues to be a national embarrassment.
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Trump’s obsession with me is beyond weird. He needs serious help.
Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead.
He continues to be a national embarrassment.
Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead.
He continues to be a national embarrassment.
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If any "centrist" or "moderate Democrat" says Trump isn't a racist or simply appeals to "economic anxiety," I think we can safely ignore them forever and tell them to move aside as the rest of us move forward.
Is this politics done "the right way," @ezraklein.bsky.social?
Is this politics done "the right way," @ezraklein.bsky.social?
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If any "centrist" or "moderate Democrat" says Trump isn't a racist or simply appeals to "economic anxiety," I think we can safely ignore them forever and tell them to move aside as the rest of us move forward.
Is this politics done "the right way," @ezraklein.bsky.social?
Is this politics done "the right way," @ezraklein.bsky.social?
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
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Nothing on NYT front page about Trump calling for Democrats to be executed.
Nothing on WAPO front page about Trump calling for Democrats to be executed.
Nothing on CBS News front page. ABC News. CNN. NBC News.
You're all failing. Shame on all of you.
Front and center. No excuse.
Nothing on WAPO front page about Trump calling for Democrats to be executed.
Nothing on CBS News front page. ABC News. CNN. NBC News.
You're all failing. Shame on all of you.
Front and center. No excuse.
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Nothing on NYT front page about Trump calling for Democrats to be executed.
Nothing on WAPO front page about Trump calling for Democrats to be executed.
Nothing on CBS News front page. ABC News. CNN. NBC News.
You're all failing. Shame on all of you.
Front and center. No excuse.
Nothing on WAPO front page about Trump calling for Democrats to be executed.
Nothing on CBS News front page. ABC News. CNN. NBC News.
You're all failing. Shame on all of you.
Front and center. No excuse.
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A weirdly on point microcosm of MAGA’s whole toxic nostalgia trip. All those things always sucked. You thought they were good because you were twelve. Rinse & repeat.
Late-stage MAGA means accepting that things will never be great again
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
A weirdly on point microcosm of MAGA’s whole toxic nostalgia trip. All those things always sucked. You thought they were good because you were twelve. Rinse & repeat.
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"Democrats could have held the line on the shutdown, and spent weeks watching Trump’s approval ratings fall," writes @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
Instead, he argues, they're making a mistake by giving in:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Instead, he argues, they're making a mistake by giving in:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Senate Democrats Just Made a Huge Mistake
The shutdown was hurting Trump. Ending it helps him.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"Democrats could have held the line on the shutdown, and spent weeks watching Trump’s approval ratings fall," writes @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
Instead, he argues, they're making a mistake by giving in:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Instead, he argues, they're making a mistake by giving in:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
@bloomberg.com :
"The unfathomable wealth of successful entrepreneurs doesn’t bother people...The focus should be on lifting the standard of living for everyday Americans rather than beating down billionaires and soon-to-be trillionaires."
Complaining about "beating down" billionaires...SIGH
"The unfathomable wealth of successful entrepreneurs doesn’t bother people...The focus should be on lifting the standard of living for everyday Americans rather than beating down billionaires and soon-to-be trillionaires."
Complaining about "beating down" billionaires...SIGH
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
@bloomberg.com :
"The unfathomable wealth of successful entrepreneurs doesn’t bother people...The focus should be on lifting the standard of living for everyday Americans rather than beating down billionaires and soon-to-be trillionaires."
Complaining about "beating down" billionaires...SIGH
"The unfathomable wealth of successful entrepreneurs doesn’t bother people...The focus should be on lifting the standard of living for everyday Americans rather than beating down billionaires and soon-to-be trillionaires."
Complaining about "beating down" billionaires...SIGH
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The 50 Year Mortgage will ensure that people like Letitia James and Adam Schiff will never commit mortgage fraud again.
by Bill Pulte
by Bill Pulte
November 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The 50 Year Mortgage will ensure that people like Letitia James and Adam Schiff will never commit mortgage fraud again.
by Bill Pulte
by Bill Pulte
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There is a distinct possibility that some people are too stupid to participate in a democracy
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There is a distinct possibility that some people are too stupid to participate in a democracy
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😂
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
😂
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I really missed this feeling. 💙💙💙
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I really missed this feeling. 💙💙💙
@cbsnews.com reporting on the shutdown interviewed republicans and Fetterman. The right wing lurch is underway.
👋 👋 👋
👋 👋 👋
October 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
@cbsnews.com reporting on the shutdown interviewed republicans and Fetterman. The right wing lurch is underway.
👋 👋 👋
👋 👋 👋
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Headline from an American news org does not add that this is forbidden by the constitution.
American journalism continues to fail America.
American journalism continues to fail America.
October 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Headline from an American news org does not add that this is forbidden by the constitution.
American journalism continues to fail America.
American journalism continues to fail America.
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stocks.apple.com/AoH8R_5KgTPS...
@cnbc.com quoting Kevin Hasset as if he has any credibility is something. I'm embarrassed for you.
@cnbc.com quoting Kevin Hasset as if he has any credibility is something. I'm embarrassed for you.
Dow jumps 500 points as rally accelerates Monday on the back of Apple — CNBC
Stocks are coming off a volatile trading week, closing higher despite flaring trade tensions, regional bank losses and declines in some hot AI stocks.
stocks.apple.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
stocks.apple.com/AoH8R_5KgTPS...
@cnbc.com quoting Kevin Hasset as if he has any credibility is something. I'm embarrassed for you.
@cnbc.com quoting Kevin Hasset as if he has any credibility is something. I'm embarrassed for you.
"A lot depends on what the Chinese do," Greer said. "They are the ones who have chosen to make this major escalation."
stocks.apple.com/AfWCy9cIRQSS...
@cnbc.com article sharing this quote. All by itself. Not pointing out who started this stupid fight.
American journalism has failed America.
stocks.apple.com/AfWCy9cIRQSS...
@cnbc.com article sharing this quote. All by itself. Not pointing out who started this stupid fight.
American journalism has failed America.
Dow jumps 200 points as strong earnings overshadow China trade fight, Bank of America rises — CNBC
Stock futures were higher Wednesday following a tumultuous day of trading due to President Donald Trump's renewed trade feud with China.
stocks.apple.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"A lot depends on what the Chinese do," Greer said. "They are the ones who have chosen to make this major escalation."
stocks.apple.com/AfWCy9cIRQSS...
@cnbc.com article sharing this quote. All by itself. Not pointing out who started this stupid fight.
American journalism has failed America.
stocks.apple.com/AfWCy9cIRQSS...
@cnbc.com article sharing this quote. All by itself. Not pointing out who started this stupid fight.
American journalism has failed America.